diseqc switch?

[the wizard]

hi all,
just wondering if i can put the diseqc switch outside or will the rain or snow ruin it and if i can put it outside how close can i put it to the sat.
thanks

[sunnybono]

How may Sats are U running on this switch?? I've been told that the outdoor climate shouldn't have any effect, but if you want, just get a small clear bag & cover it.

2nd part of your Q: I have 3 sats & my switch is right next to the dish & I catch all 3 sats, but I'm having a problem when trying to channel surf. 110 (port 3) come's in all the time but from there, trying to get 61.5 (Port 1) or 119 (port 2) , requires to power off/on the stb (coolsat 5k Pl.) & it works. Now I just order a new Chieta brand switch & hopefully that will work however others on this forum have also suggested to place the switch closer to the stb.

Good luck, I will try to update this forum if all is good!!!

sk:)

[DishNerd]

I have heard the disqec switch should be fairly close to the receivers. I have a 3 sat input , 4 output located near the receivers. About 1/3 of the coax is between the switch and receiver and 2/3 of the coax is between the LNA's and the switch . It works just fine, no problems.

[Daniel27]

i have 110 and 119 but my switch only works when set to off on both sats or on setting 1. i have a smartwave 2500a n2

[hackkil]

it doesnt matter if you put the switch right next to the dish,or close to reciever.i put mine next to dish outside to save on coax.no need to run 3 coaxs all the way in,just 1!!!

[the wizard]

thanks for the info guys

[sunnybono]

it doesnt matter if you put the switch right next to the dish,or close to reciever.i put mine next to dish outside to save on coax.no need to run 3 coaxs all the way in,just 1!!!

In total, how many feet of coax is it from your LNB's to your receiver?? Mine is approx 125 feet.

sk:)

[hackkil]

i have around 75 feet in total from the switch to the reciever,i gave myself a little slack on both sides incase i wanted to move the tv to a different location.i install dishnet systems,coax is good for upto 200 feet or so before you start loosing any signal.